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House bill · H.R. 1618 (119th Congress)

Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 15, 2025

Sponsor: Robert E. Latta (U.S. Representative, OH-5, Republican)

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Summary

Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to review and recommend changes to its satellite rules to promote precision agriculture. Precision agriculture is a general term describing various crop management tools and practices that leverage technology like Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and uncrewed aircraft systems (commonly known as drones) to optimize production and sustainability. In conducting its review, the FCC must consult with the Task Force for Reviewing the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture, which advises the FCC on methods to assess and advance broadband internet on unserved agricultural land and promote precision agriculture.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Jul 15, 2025

    Sent to the executive

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    U.S. Senate

  2. Jul 15, 2025

    In committee

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    U.S. House

  3. Jul 14, 2025

    Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H3211-3212)

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3211-3212)

  4. Jul 14, 2025

    Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H3211-3212)

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3211-3212)

  5. Jul 14, 2025

    Debate - the House Proceeded With Forty Minutes of Debate on H.R. 1618.

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1618.

    U.S. House of Representatives

Show full history (14 earlier events)
  1. Jul 14, 2025

    Passed a chamber

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. Jul 14, 2025

    Passed a chamber

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jul 14, 2025

    Passed a chamber

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    U.S. House of Representatives

  4. Jul 10, 2025

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 159.

  5. Jul 10, 2025

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 159.

  6. Jul 10, 2025

    Reported out of committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-195.

  7. Jul 10, 2025

    Reported out of committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-195.

  8. Mar 11, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  9. Mar 4, 2025

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  10. Mar 4, 2025

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  11. Mar 4, 2025

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  12. Mar 4, 2025

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  13. Feb 26, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  14. Feb 26, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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